Comelec Belied Existence of Ghost Precincts

Reacting to news reports that Smartmatic-TIM has actually discovered the existence of “ghost” precincts after their survey of polling areas, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) through its spokesperson James Jiminez belied the allegations. “It was a regular report and it was misinterpreted... 

Source:  Pinoy Sounding Board

2010 Election At Si Mama

Nadiscover ko na hanggang ngayon ay active voter pa rin si Mama. Biruin mo pareho pa kami ng room number ng presinto kung saan kami boboto samantalang 7 years na syang patay. Kanino na naman kaya mapupunta ang boto ni Mama ngayong election? Comelec ano ba 'yan? Tsk tsk..... 

Source:  Kuwento ni Maya

It’s My Red Star

Election is coming very near. Candidates are making all of their efforts to make their reputations and names smell good. To put it, simply say, 'nagpapabango ng kanilang mga pangalan." Voters are in a crisis of who to choose among them. They are like in a situation wherein they have to choose the 'lesser... 

Source:  Anything under the sun, moon, and stars...^_^

SC Gives Ang Ladlad the Go on May 10

On Thursday, The Supreme Court approved Ang Ladlad’s petition to represent the LGBT as a party-list. The Supreme Court junked COMELEC’s decision of not allowing Ang Ladlad to run as a party-list group on the basis of moral grounds. [read full text here]. This calls for celebration and gaiety... 

Source:  ApplesDaily

WHY I WILL NOT VOTE FOR MANNY VILLAR

24 March 2010 Its quite irritating to watch TV these days. You get bombarded with political campaign ads, most irritating of which, are the 'Manong Johny' ads and the one with street children lip synching to a song now popular even to kids: " ♪ ♫  si manny villar, ang magtatapos ng ating kahirapan... 

Source:  dolphins' cry

Pacquiao-Clottey Fight Result and the Power Crisis

Pacquiao unleashed more than 1,200 punches but still Joshua Clottey was left unscathed, more so was never knocked down and knocked out.  For one, the Pacquiao-Clottey fight was never shown two fighters dancing to the tune of boxing glory; it was a one-sided bout with Manny working like a mad dog and... 

Source:  Pinoy Sounding Board

What do Filipinos think? Visualizing the Philippine election scene Part 1

Some people when they get bored, they go to the mall or play video games. For me, my solution to boredom is to write code unrelated to my current job. I admit this is not exactly what most people’s definition of fun is. Anyway, last night while I was scanning Twitter for something interesting, I... 

Source:  Confessions of a Chief Home Officer

Ramblings on Politics

It’s Showtime! For the Politicians and Celebrities in the Philippines! Exactly 65 days from now will be the historical first automated National Election. Citizen’s from 18 years old and above will be lining up the election precincts to cast their votes both for local and national officials.... 

Source:  AMAZING GRACE

I’m Going To Vote for Dick Gordon!

Sya palang ang naiisip kong iboto pero pede pa namang magbago tutal sa May pa naman ang election. Sa vice president, wala pa akong naiisip. Sa senators, ang sigurado kong iboboto ay si Pia Cayetano.... 

Source:  Kuwento ni Maya

Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey, Shane Mosley vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Just how the turnout of events can truly be unpredictable, the supposed biggest fight in boxing history between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. set for March 13th this year has come to an official end after the two parties agreed to all terms but one- the drug test. Now they are facing different... 

Source:  Sinigang For The Soul

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